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| 141 | Laudes Domini#142 | 143 |
| Text: | Psalm 119 |
| Author: | William Cowper |
| Tune: | SOUTHWELL |
| Composer: | H. S. Irons |
1 The Spirit breathes upon the word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.
2 A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic, like the sun;
It gives a light to every age;--
It gives, but borrows none.
3 The hand, that gave it, still supplies
The gracious light and heat;
Its truths upon the nations rise,--
They rise, but never set.
4 Let everlasting thanks be thine,
For such a bright display,
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.
5 My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of him I love,
Till glory breaks upon my view,
In brighter worlds above.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | The Spirit breathes upon the Word |
| Title: | Psalm 119 |
| Author: | William Cowper |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1888 |
| Scripture: | ; |
| Topic: | Bible; The Scriptures |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | SOUTHWELL |
| Composer: | H. S. Irons |
| Meter: | C. M. |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
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